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7 June 2020

Here's how it works: The Recent Releases chart brings together critical reaction to new albums from more than 50 sources worldwide. It's updated daily. Albums qualify with 5 reviews, and drop out after 6 weeks into the longer timespan charts.

8.0 |
DIY

This charming debut is a solid indication that George Ezra is far more than just a young man with a very big voice
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8.067179

8.0 |
music OMH

There’s been a fair degree of hype about young British solo singer-songwriters in recent times, not all of which have matched up to the reality. On this evidence though, George Ezra is the real deal
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8.067248

8.0 |
Evening Standard

Showcases Ezra's excellent voice, which has a quality best described as supple leather cured in maple syrup. Print edition only

7.073091

7.0 |
Rolling Stone

A fan of Woody Guthrie and Lead Belly, he writes simple lyrics that could exist comfortably in any era
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7.067246

7.0 |
Independent on Sunday

Consistent, catchy, bouncy, better than most. Print edition only

6.067247

6.0 |
Q

There's more to Ezra than merely a perky Bisto kid revivalist. Print edition only

6.067245

6.0 |
NME

Generally there's as much promise as you'd expect from a runner-up in the BBC Sound of 2014 poll. Print edition only

6.067178

6.0 |
The Observer

One to watch out for then, in more ways than one. He might turn out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing
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